Mobility

Scope and the University of Nottingham are working on a UK Falls study: "Falling in the lives of adults with Cerebral Palsy: Taking action to prevent, manage, and support through the life course." It will add weight to a growing body of research but from a UK perspective. The Research below is the latest paper from the…

Hello everyone I am on my 2nd scooter now. I have one to sell for spares or repairs. It still runs and Im tempted to save it for the tyres bulbs new batteries etc. I have the Unique 500 now which I'm paying for monthly. I love it but sometimes it feels a little like it may tip over. I need reassurance about that. The old…

how can i get a blue badge?

Hi, my name is Jo. I am new to disabled life. Looking for some support. Newly disabled by RA and Arthritis. New mobility issues. Work have been trying to manage me out for some time. I got Reasonable adjustments after a 2 year fight. My work have now moved offices into a new office. The rooms for my job are upstairs. There…

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disabled male. Wheelchair & mobility scooter user. Have experienced using class 3 mobility scooter on the road, and laws around the use, if under the influence, because of thc medication or alcohol. Anyone else had an experience of the police stopping a class 3 mobility scooter on the road????

I'm here to meet new people and to share experiences and hopefully so new friends.

How do people with a lack of mobility and no support network, physically get to medical appointments at GP Surgeries and Hospital ?

hi I just got awarded standard rate mobility (I got 8 points for walking between 20 - 50 meters) for pip (for 10 years) , I’ve also applied for a blue badge I was wondering about like carer tickets to venues etc, as I do need help getting around and carrying things, Would I get these carer tickets with just standard rate…

Hi I had a accident at work, then I claimed for PIP and mobility, does anyone know would I have to pay this money back after my claim is settled..thanks

hello guys I'm wondering if someone could help me, I applied for pip and got award standard living rate nearly 2 years ago, since then my condition has worsened I did a mandatory reconsideration for my mobility needs if I do get awarded will they backdate the mobility part from the very first time I applied or when I…

I know there's been some discussion on people looking for wheelchair advice. Starting with Naidex in March https://www.naidex.co.uk Then following on in May Mobility Scheme Live I'm not quite sure why they keep changing the name, but its now MobilityScheme Live https://motabilityschemelive.co.uk At both events there's…

Carers allowance is stopping for me I get Pip for care and mobility I am pension age and my husband will get his state pension what can we claim? Thank you

High I have mentioned the DLA award high rate care needs which I agree with the mobility award I did not agree the award is 10 years The motility part I sent clear evidence of the challenges out side on a journey a school letter a echp plan previous to this at play school This was picked up at 3 years old and had to limit…

Blue badge refusal for adult with Autism. Anyone else had a similar issue?

I have been getting by using a stick for the last few years, but gradually able to do less and less. The number of places I can go is getting narrower and narrower. I've borrowed wheelchairs and mobility scooters a few times and they've allowed me to participate in so many more things that I've missed, but I'm obviously…

After living with my parents for a while, I am finally in a place where I can rent a small one bed annexe. I have been on a housing list for a year and despite being in a wheelchair and having multiple disabilities, I am not a priority and expected to wait years while my health deteriorates due to lack of access to shower.…

Hi Everyone. I'm new here, so my apologies if it takes me a while to get used to how this works. Never used a forum before.

can somebody please advise my husband and I had to finally migrate to UC it’s a joint claim and we were getting EESA we both get pip also. When we went yesterday to prove our identity I was then told I have to attend a work commitment interview. But because I get the enhanced rate for mobility and daily for living I…

Hi , I have been off work for 6 months due to unexplained pain , I have been awaiting a neurology appointment for 4 months and work can not do reasonable adjustments as I don't know what is wrong with me. I also suffer with fibromyalgia on top of this and registered disabled . Work are now saying I can't return back to my…

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Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If you’ve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checked…

Hi,decided to enter the fray as am 86yr old with ongoing Osteoarthritis a d will short be in need of a mobility aid so really interested in discussion about this problem with battles to come

Good evening everyone. I have today had a call from my PIP Case Manager who has been amazing. She told me my claim had been awarded for 4 years - Standard Daily Living and Enhanced Mobility which I was delighted to hear. She also gave me a huge surprise when she said arrears had been backdated and asked if I wanted lump…

HI all I recieved standard rate pip due to a few health conditions. I don't get anything more than that. I have my own car and drive when necessary. My friends parent has a severe disability and recieved pip on enhanced mobility etc therefore is getting a car on his sons name who is also his carer. Problem is the son can't…

My wife had mobility issues several years ago and, eventually, was awarded the Highest Mobility Rate. She’s now aged 79 and started with some short term memory issues. After a great deal of persuasion she agreed to go through the Memory Assessment Clinic. Very sadly they’ve now come back with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s…

My husband as type2 diabetes he found out in may last year and as been on new medication,I'm really scared about telling pip incase they stop his money. We have a mobility car as my husband as mobility issues he also as COPD and is on other new medication for that to. I don't want to get my husband in trouble by not…

I’m on Contribution ESA support group, and enhanced daily, standard mobility on PIP, My husband has just returned to work full time due to cost of living, since he has returned I’ve had several accidents in the home trying to do the things he normally did. My sister retired from work early at the age of 63, but was looking…

Hello I have won pip at the tribunal Dwp have been adamant that I don't get it Giving me zero points twice At the first pip them the mandatory but I won at the tribunal The day before the tribunal the dwp wrote to me still saying I shouldn't get pip I am now worried they will stop my back payment and apeal against the…